- Cost of Living
- China
- Ghana
- Xiamen
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xiamen, China compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 14% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (GH₵38) | GH₵56 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (GH₵19) | GH₵28 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵17 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.80 (GH₵4.08) | GH₵11 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (GH₵28) | GH₵39 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (GH₵8) | GH₵17 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.69 (GH₵3.30) | GH₵4.37 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元88 (GH₵62) | GH₵29 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (GH₵4.83) | GH₵10 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.95 | + 110% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 49% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,688 (GH₵4,003) | GH₵11,045 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,900 (GH₵2,745) | GH₵5,252 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 (GH₵211) | GH₵457 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,000 (GH₵2,815) | GH₵4,531 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,467 (GH₵1,736) | GH₵2,083 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元350 (GH₵246) | GH₵227 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元110 (GH₵77) | GH₵97 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,139 (GH₵2,209) | GH₵2,183 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元319 (GH₵224) | GH₵590 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 (GH₵20) | GH₵38 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元33 (GH₵23) | GH₵50 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 134% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元788 (GH₵554) | GH₵165 | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元350 (GH₵246) | GH₵104 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元794 (GH₵559) | GH₵270 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元387 (GH₵273) | GH₵282 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 2% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元187,300 (GH₵131,813) | GH₵42,068 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (GH₵4.71) | GH₵4.04 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元74 (GH₵52) | GH₵150 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元33 (GH₵23) | GH₵49 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 26% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元12 (GH₵9) | GH₵20 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元30 (GH₵21) | GH₵28 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元50 (GH₵35) | GH₵153 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元22 (GH₵16) | GH₵20 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元23 (GH₵16) | GH₵18 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 (GH₵32) | GH₵19 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元8 (GH₵5.63) | GH₵12 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元75 (GH₵53) | GH₵26 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元131 (GH₵92) | GH₵91 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元117 (GH₵82) | GH₵56 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,290 (GH₵908) | GH₵74 | + 1126% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元358 (GH₵252) | GH₵226 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (GH₵35) | GH₵20 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (GH₵23) | GH₵13 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元24 (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 (GH₵2,463) | GH₵2,070 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (GH₵0.33) | GH₵0.47 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元515 (GH₵363) | GH₵289 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 15% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵30,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵25,438
(元36,146)
in Xiamen.
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